In memory of our Missile Man,
11th President of India, Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, University of Science
& Technology hosted a Memorial Lecture on 17th September, 2016 at
USTM Campus. The speaker was no other than a man from the heart of scientific
research and innovation ISRO Chairman, Shri. A S Kiran Kumar whom we believe is
keen to continue with the legacy of Dr. Kalam’s Vision 2020.

When asked about his reaction on his USTM visit, Sh Kumar exclaimed “ I am
simply amazed by its ambience, its research activities, also by the fact that
this university which has started just few years back, has seemed to me so
committed, dedicated and endeared not just by the students, rather all
scientific fraternity”. He also emphasized that universities work like
pathfinders, specifically in the field of research and innovation and therefore
he has urged that the students of USTM must come forward with their ideas and
work in unison with ISRO and other space research organization in India so that
their research applications and findings may supplement the research programs at
ISRO. Sh. Kumar had directed NESAC Director, Sh Raju to take note of the
research activities conducted at USTM so that USTM scholars can join and
collaborate their research work with NESAC.